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exigente

demanding

adjective ek-see-HEN-teh Rare

Also means

strict

Usage Note

Exigente describes a person or standard that demands a great deal — a jefe exigente is a demanding boss, and un trabajo exigente is a challenging job. It is a single form for both masculine and feminine (un cliente exigente, una clienta exigente). The related verb is exigir (to demand or require).

Examples

"La profesora es muy exigente con los estudiantes."

Natural Translation

The teacher is very demanding with students.

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